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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
FACT AND FANCY.

The present winter is the coolest for years in
Washington.
The colleges of this country contain 5000
female students
Oberlin College had ,322 students last year,
$50 Of whom were Ohio people
Miss Myra Goodwin is nearly related TO her
manager. She l. his sis star.
1t is said that the Mormon lobby in Wash
ington has already cost tho church s2j0,0.0.
In Java buildings are made Of wicker work,
so they may better resist earthquake shocks
Whisky disabling Peoria has contributed
sl57,0 0 900 70 the Internal Revenue fund since
1868.
In New York City there are 5 COO families
who receive help from charitable associations
and the city.
Most Of the people who cry chestnut" are
like the production they refer to- They are
not half baked
Joseph II. Choate has asccrtaincd that there
were no lawyers in New England for the FIRST
half century OF its existence.
Two large panthers which recently escaped
from travelling show are roaming the woods
In the vicinity Of Roscoe, Ill.
Sunday School Teacher-Now, children can
any OF You tell me who Mcthuselah wasi
Small Scholsr--He was chestnut
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
CONDENSED STATE NEWS.

a passenger train on the G r. 4 l. road
was overturned on the Luther branch the
other day, and several persons were severe
" injured
] =. IL Van Ieuven of New Haven, Gratiot
county, who was recently taken on re
luisition to Duvatt's Bluff. Ark on
charge of numbering Thomas Her was dis
charged after "A brief examination but was
subsequently rearrested and has waved
examination 20 await decision Of the
grand jury of that state.
President and Mrs. Fiske of Albion col
lege have gone on n two months tour Of
California.
Prof w II Payne OF tie University, is
enjoying life in Florida.
Inspector laDu's report for the past year
shows that 2l3OO0 barrels of oil were in
SPECIFIED and that the receipts Of his office
exceeded the expenditures by $4,000. The
inspector says that no loss of life or injury
resulted from oil explosions during the
year
DR.. c. T.. Rogers. "A brother OF Randolph
Rogers the sculptor died in Quincy few
ago.
Outside of Detroit Michigan has l0l ma
tional banks with "A combined capital OF
$40, 595, 3OO. Their deposites amount TO SO
t03 692 -, and liabilities TO $50, ~ go -.
The seven national banks in Detroit have
"a combined capital OF S&3U,0O, and they
hold deposites of s., 40!, 461. -. There has
never been a failure OF Michigan ma
tional bank. though 30 have gone into
liquidation Seven new banks were or
gained during the last year
f.. J. Hargrave of Bay City died in Lon
don. Eng Feb - He went abroad some
months ago for his health
David Wells who travels with several
aliases wa arrested at Mecosta the other
day by nsylvania officers charged with
being one of "A gang OF fire bugs and
thieves which infest Indiana county, Pa.
The three little children OF Edward
HoGner of Detroit who were so terribly
few days ago, died the next morning
The children were buried in one grave
Mrs Ann f. Gridley, formerly OF Hills
dale. for many years an attache of the
patent Office has been transferred 20 the
land office as n copyist, at a salary OF $500
year.
Fgbert Mar hall OF Lenawee county, has
been sent 60 the insane asylum, and his
insanity is thought 90 be caused by the
conviction and sentence OF his brother
Harvey. last fall for attempting rape on
Della Drake of Woodstock lie was tried
three times before he was convicted, and
the costs Of the various trials about used
up the large property Of the Marshall
family
Sixteen miles Of railroad between Ashley
and Greenville are graded and ready for
the tics The west end OF the line from
Grecnviilc 90 Muskegon is not yet located.
but it isthought the route by way Of Cedar
Spring. is the most feasible Sparta Center
has raised its quota.
Dell Winters an estimable young man
OF Charlotte, was drowned in Thornapple
river, few days ago.
Henry Dufany Of Bay City, is in the
tolls for an alleged improper use Of the
mails Dufrany advertised bogus money
by sending circulars through the mails
Jerry Hopper, for many years per-
former in Barnum's circus died in Bay
City recently. aged ~ years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
Death Of Col. Delos Phillips.

Cox Delos Phillips of Kalamazoo died on
the 18th inst, aged -. He has for many
years been one OF the most prominent citi-
zens Of Kalamazoo, being engaged in the
music and jewelry business and promi.
nent republican politician. He was pro-
prietor Of the Star organ factory, which
at one time did a thriving business, but Of
late years he had done but little manufac-
turing. and has sold instruments manufac-
tured by other firms, He was deputy oil
Inspector under Gov. Alger.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
Miraculous Escape from the Grave.

! have been in poor health with dis
eased stomach and liver, causing can
kered mouth continually for ten years.
kept about my house until a year ago last
June. For three years prior TO that time
! had severe pain IN the region OF my
heart, at times eeming past endurance.
II affected my shoulder. TOOK all strength
from my arm could get no relief only 10y
poultlcing. Ny stomach being so diseased,
my food caused me great distress My
age also seemed TO be i'm the way OF my
recovery. and not the least of my sickness.
i employed the very best medical assist
ance could get while IN Caro- this state.
but little encoura cement could | get Was
moved 10 Nassar oct. /. le>5. on bed,
giving me every ten minutes
teaspoonful Of brandy and ice with only a
teaspoonful OF nourishment at time. /
commenced hloating soon after arriving
here, every appearance of drop>y. We
called our Caro- physician 10 come here.
and he said my condition was worse than
when IN Caro-. On the nth day OF May
last We called "a council OF dortors from
ka~s1r. three IN number. All OF them
pronounced nv case in"..ttH bee. had
with the rest inflammation OF the bowels.
and lay almost llieie,s aud one OF the
leading phys,Ci1us sad 10 | could he re
stored 20 a uue mind again 10 would be
all my husband miyht expect. and any
thing that would soothe me was all that
could Ice done My husband got me some
medicine at Johnson 4 Nliiamson's
druggists at Nassar, and commenced Civ
ing il To me. and IN three weeks time they
began 10 put me in an easy chair. for a
short time each daV," at which time had
no use of my lower limbs AMI my back
was numb: IL was little more than two
months before ! could walk without
crutchc~. ] am now a well toman, have
walked one and half mile, within a
month. can eat all kinds OF food and enjoy
IL. have gained from - pounds since last
MAY, 20 les now. could say more OF sick
ness, put delicacy prevents. | want 20 say
- my friends that Hibhard's Rheumatic
Syrup and plasters are the medicines that
cured me used four plaster> with the
first five bottles, have used ten bottles in
all and am well. II any one who reads
this Aa- any doubt a. - the authenticity
Of my statement, il will afford me pleasure
10 refer them 20 my ueEhhors all about
here. as they are all aStom-hed at my re
covery. IL il great family remedy.
Very truly,
MHs. CHESTER GAGE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
ST ~ NEWS.
Gathered 10 his Fathers.

Godfrey Knight died at his home in
Schoolcraft, Sunday, Feb. 20.
Godfrey Knight wa, born in Roscommon
county, Ireland. May N, l7s5. He was
married To Ann Kenny in June, ls,3 and
came TO America in June, 1881, settling
ON "a farm on Big Prairie Ronde, near
Schoolcraft, where he has ever since re-
sided. Mrs. knight died March Z, 1883
They had nine children, the first three
dying in infancy, the fourth, James n,
died at st. Louis. Mo, November, -. 1876.
Four sons, William e., John T., Jeremiah
H., Godfrey + and one daughter, Mary
Ann, are living He was positive demo
crat. a great admirer of ''Old Hickory"
and always voted and worked for the
straight democratic ticket He never
sought or held an office of any
kind, preferring rather to follow the call
ing of IA farmer in which he was eminently
successful Patent right swindlers never
affected him as he utterly refused to dab
BILE in speculation of any kind. He never
used tobacco, snuff or opium but would
take glass of whisky when he felt like it
He was "A man Of marked character and
great vivacity, always ready with witty
answer TO every question. His mental
and physical condition was strong and
vigorous, and he would pass in any crowd
for "A man twenty years younger than he
really was. He was kind and generous,
always ready To aid any public benefac-
ton, and the worthy poor man never
asked his assistance in vain, Many now
prosperous young farmers owe their sue
cess in life to his kindness and pecuniary
aiI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
Benefit the Farmer.

Following are the provisions OF n bill
passed by the house the other day, intend
ell 20 break up the Bohemian oats and
similar swlndles:
SECTION |. II shall not be lawful for any
any person. either for his own benefit or
rs the agent Of any corporation. associa-
ton or person, 10 procure the signature
or any person as maker, lndOrSer. guaran-
tor or surety theron. TO any bond bin, re
ceipt or promissOry note. draft check. or
any evidence Of indebtedness as the whole
or part consi ieratiOn for any fond, con
tract. agreement or promise given % the
vendee Of any grain, seed or other cereals,
binding the vender or any other person,
corporation, company, association. or the
agent thereof. 10 sell for such vendee any
gvain seed or cereals at n fictitious price.
OF at price equal to or more than twice
the market price of such grain, seed or
cereals
SEC. 2. No person shall sell. barter or
dispose of, either for his own benefit or as
the agent of any corporation, company,
association or person, any bond, bill, re-
ceipt, promissory note, draft, check, or
other evidence OF indebtedness, knowing
the same TO have been obtained "a the
whole or part consideration for any bond,
contract, agreement, or promises given 10
the vendee OF any grain, seed or cereals,
binding the yendee or any other person.
corporation. company, association or
agent thereof, TO sell for such vendee any
grain. seed or cereals, at n fictitious price,
or at price equal to or more than twice
the market price OF such grain, seed or
cereals: rorided, That this section shall
not apply TO evidences Of indebtedness
given prior to the passage OF this act
Sc. 3. Any person or persons who shall
violate any OF the provisions OF this act,
upon conviction thereof, shall toe punished
by imprisonment in the state prison for q
term not exceeding three years, or by a
fine not more than $1,000 or by both such
fine and imprisonment in the discretion OF
the court.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
Gold Mines

are very uncertain property; for every
paying mine IA hundred exist that do not
pay. But if you write to Hallett a Co,
Portland, Maine, you will receive free,
full particulars about their new business,
and learn how some have made over $50 in
a single day at it, You can live at home
and earn from 50 TO S25 and upwards per
day wherever YOU are located. Both
sexes; all ages. CAPITAL not required you
are started free. Send your address and
all will be proved to you.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
4 Brutal Murder.

Mrs r. Price, a respected old lady reSid
ing at Pound near Iron Mountain, was
assassinated while in bed the other morn
ing 10y brute who chopped and other
wise mutilated her body. Her husband
was away at the time, and only a young
girl was present. The party committing
the outrage Ia, since been arrested.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
MR.. Charlotte Leonard of Belleyillo. a

Mrs Charlotte Leonard or Bellevilio.
pensioner Of the war Of 1872, is dead.
VIM. Martin living near Grand Rapids,
while hunting muskrats poked the var
minis ont with the butt of his gun. The
other end Of weapon went of, and so did
Martins strong right arm.
The supreme court has just decided that
hard cider Is an Intoxicating liquor.
Chas Osborne, a member OF the family
Of OK sheriff Stellwagen of Wayne county.
is accused OF aiding the prisoners who es
capped from the Jail in Detroit some time
ago Mr.. Stellwsgen is not held RESPONSE
BILE There are rumors that others con
nected with Stellwagen's admins tratiou
are implicated.
The rumors OF mismanagement and neg
lect at the hospital connected with the
university have been investigated and
found to be without any foundation.
The consent OF the state Legislature must
be secured before the new governments
building in Detroit can he erected
Newton McCauley, received at the Jack
son prison from Ionia county November
q, 1885, for four years, for uttering forged
paper has been discharged by order OF tho
supreme court
Il. W. Phillips a brakeman employed on
the F. & p. NJ. road, fell between the cars
of logging train, and wes literally ground
10 pieces.
The Knights Of Labor in Ishpeming deny
that the strike in the Champion mine was
ordered by them.
Archie Glass of Adrian, an engineer on
the Lake Shore road, was accidentally
killed in Chicago the other day.
Ashley wants good Touring mill.
Clinton says a good broom-maker can
fined plenty to do in that thriving little
berg.
The annual encampment Of the depart
ment of Michigan, G.. A. r., will assemble
at Redmond opera house, Grand Rapids
"wednesday, March - at 100 p. m. The
headquarters OF the department will be
established at the Morton house, at 2
O'Clock Of March II.
The Michigan Dairvman's association
held its third annual meeting in Flint on
the 18th. 10Th and Eth inst. Matters OF
interest 10 dairymen were presented in
carefully prepared papers, and discussed
in such a manner as TO benefit all who
were present. The second day Of the con
vention GOV Luce was present and deliv-
cred an address.
The secretary Of the treasury has APP
pointed the following life saving station
keepers in Michigan Barney A. Gross,
South Haven; Thoma, Matthews, Frank
fort; Harrison Miller, Point Betsy; Mar
tin Ewald, Pentwater. Cha,. Lysaght.
White River.
Prof. w. c. Ransburg, principal Of the
public schools in Quincy, has been sum
marily dismissed for iml roper conduct
with young lady pupils. The irate citi-
Gems gave him u hours in which u leave
town
Daniel Shermerhorn, a member OF tho
Old Settlers Association Of Grand River
Valley, is dead
The Michigan district OF the Iron Mold
ers' Union was organized in Grand Rapids
recently.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
II is admitted far and wide.
That II has been the maiden aim,
Since first this world of our, began,

iHtt IL mas Dttil lnt lnulflfn ann,
Since first this world of our, began,
To change the maiden name.
The black-nnd- white striped silks are
used for basques and demi-trained skirts
and make striking toilets. They are com
bined with black satin, velvet, jet or lace
The strong minded Boston girl is becom-
ing pet role on the Partisan and London
stages. There has been nothing like her
in Europe since Queen Elizabeth died
Pointed gimp above a band Of astrakhan
or of the long waved Russian lamb skin is
"A fashionable trimming for chev oft dresses
White chevoit dresses are worn in the
house.
We can only account for some OF the
costumes in the boxes at the opera on the
ground that the ladies think that when
they go TO the diva's they should dress as
the divers do.
Skirts are short for the street demi-
trained for the evening and full trained
for dinners aud receptions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

New French sateen show Pompadour
designs in bright colors, artistic groupings
and finely drawn flower leaf and tendril
patterns on tinted grounds.
Charles Temple and wife of Des Moines,
got mad at each other fourteen years ago,
and haven't spoken since, although con
tinuing To live together.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Not one in twenty are free from some
little ailment caused by inaction of the
liver. Use Carriers Little Liver Pills. The
result will be pleasant surprise. They
give positive relief
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Throat troubles yield promptly to Red
Star Cough Cure, as vouched for by u. -.
Architect Clark. Its ingredients are pure
~ vegetable and free from opiates. %
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Large and small plaids, clustered stripes
and wide, and Pompadour designs are the
features OF new cotton goods.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

VAssAR Mich. oct. H. lsS6.
This is 20 certify that have known Mrs.
Gage since she came 10 NasSar. and know
the facts set forthin her statement above
TO be true Vary truly
Gro. +. WILLIAMSON,
OF the firm OF johnson q Williamson,
druggists, Nassar, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Sapphire blue plush makes n pretty
pelisse for n little girl and primrose or
amber yellow silk makes pretty lining
for
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Bodily pains and accidents will occur
not only I'm the best regulated families"
but everywhere and at ali times. There
fore keep Salvation Oil convenient. Price
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

IL has rained every Friday in New Yorl
since the first Of December.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

In the United States Senate, during n
recent debate. Senator Vest of Missouri.
paid high tribute To the merits of 81.
Jacobs Oil. Other prominent men have
matsm and neuralgia Price, fifty cents
a bottle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

If afflicted with sore eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson Eye Water Druggists sell it..
25c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Hs fn,bcse ir soily fer the legitimate healinr Of
Sitrase and the yrlic(e( pam, Ndf&afft ao>t ali
cAIsrs 10 Go, IhoHsaNdS efIadies can 4diy fesfiy.
lhas stood the test oftwenty year, in relieving period
cal pain, promoting regularity Of seasons and banshng
weakness backache and consequent nervous distress
Probably other woman in the world receives so
many letters Of thanks as Lydia T. Pinkham, of
Lynn, Mass. Mrs. b of Enfield, y H., says:
Il will simply say tina, your Vegetable Compound is all
you recommend i, to be. II has Gorc me Uoylls Of
good" Another lady writes from Ottawa as follows: 81
have just to-day bought the seventh bottle Of your Vege
table Compound, have used two boxes OF Pills and
eral packages Of your Sana,ive Wash and think it but
rsh, you how much good der, Ell from your medi-
eines. They are ycgNla, Co9-scn6. All tho pains
and aches have almost disappeared my stomach much
stronger too and feel yselfimprovei every way"
Price Ell. sold by sll Druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Dragon silk for art embroidery is moth
ing hut filoselle in any color desired.
wound with gold, silver and tinted metal
threads
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Stimulus was given to gossip at Wash
ington 10y two ladies appearing at the Brit
ish minister's Lall in Worth's costumes
that were exactly alike.
DC. buysaIar Of Lyons Patent Heel sureners
makes n bout or shoe last twice n long
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Why take those immense doses OF naus-
eating mixture sold as Cough Syrups''
when "A few small doses of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup will cure your cold.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

A New York woman has reduced bar
gain hunting TO a science. and often makes
$50 day from specializing in auctions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The best salve IN the world Tor Burns, Wounds and
sores Of AL kinds Bos, Felons. Chilblains Frozen
Feet Piles, BARRIERS Itch. sore Eyes, ChApped
Hands, sore Throat, Scali Head, Pmples on the
: ace, and all skin diseases.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

For Liver Complaint. STICK Headache. Constipation
use Pages Mandrake Pills. Above remc'ieS sold
by Druggists or sent by mail Tor . cents by &. w.
l. ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-06-30
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

One of the industries of the boys
and girls at Lowville, N. Y, is the gath
sring of spruce gum. A great many
make over five dollars day.
The hop crop last year was about
$4,000 tons, while the estimated con-
sumption is $1,000 tons. leaving sur
plus of 10000 tons. Yet, as the hop
crop is sometimes very uncertain. prices
may go up again before the close of
l887.-Cleueland Leader.
In recent lecture before the Royal
Society of Edinburgh John Murray, of
the Challenger expedition. said he be-
lieved that, taking its size ints consid-
Grafton, there was no country in the
world with better record of scientific
work or greater mass of scientific lit
erature than Scotland during the past
twenty years. &C Chicago Times.
There is not SO much need of sand
paper in the manufacture of furniture
and all cabinet work nowadays, as the
machinery used turns out very perfect
work. It is estimated by one of the
largest manufacturers of sand-paper in
the country that not more than seventy
per cent. of the amount of last years
business will be done this year.-Boston
Budget.
"A vexing and unsettled question in
physiology is, "Why are not the walls
of stomach and intestines themselves di-
gested by their own fuidsa" Because
these tissues are living, was the answer
of John Hunter in 1772, but DR.. j. w.
Warren has just disproved this expla-
nation by digesting the legs Of living
frogs in artificial gastric juice. Spring
| field Times.
| MIR. Stephen Salisbury. Of Worces-
ter, Mass, has justagiven to the Tech
nical Institute of that city 500, 900. to
be used in the erection and equipment
of building for laboratories for me-
chanical, physical and chemical science
as a memorial to his father. the late
Stephen Salisbury, who for great
many years was president and chief
patron of the institute. Chicago Trib-
Hne.
The invention of a new optical glass
is said to be creating sensation in the
German scientific world. The glass,
owing to its great refractory power.
promises to be of marked influence in
practical optics, inasmuch as it will ad-
init of the production Of lenses Of short
focal width, such as it has hitherto been
impossible to obtain. For microscopic
photography it will be Of the greatest
importance.-Publyc Opinton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-06-30
SLAVES IN MEXICO.
Bondage in Which the Poems Are Held b
Cruel T9skmasters.

Bondage In Which the Poems Are Held by
Cruel Taskmasters.
A good deal has been told and written
of the cruelties in subterranean Siberia,
but l very much doubt if the situation
of any convict chained in an UNDER
ground gallery is nearly as appalling as
that of hundreds and hundreds of the
Mexican peon slaves toiling within a
days journey of the land of the free. /
do not say that this is true of all mines;
at many of them, and particularly those
owned by American or English COM
panies, the management is humane and
admirable in every particular, but it is
true of some. In these it is no unusual
thing for peon to be murdered by some
cruel taskmaster, in plain sight of his
wife, who works by his side. hears his
dying shrek and is powerless to raise
her hand to save. This is no fancy
picture, but . dreadful and repeated
reality.
1t is surprising how little of this is
known, but it is surprising how little is
known in general of interior Mexico.
There are thousands of square miles
where peonage is a sacred institution
and = ''white man. is as great a Curl
osity as hippograff or aunicorn would
be. There whole families are wearily
grinding away at debts they had no
more to do with than with the deluge.
Some ancestor they never saw or heard
tell Of, drank too much mescal one day,
or lost few dollars at monte, or was
tempted to buy a gilded sombrero on
credit, and the mischief was DONE
That they live in the darkest sort of
ignorance and misery goes without
saying, else some fine morning they
would simply quit being poems and all
the powers that be, at least in Mexico,
could not re-establish the old regime. -
Edgar Lee Vance, in Inter- Mountain.